Owo is bracing for a football fiesta as the grand finale of the Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye Sports Competition (Olowo’s Cup) comes alive on Tuesday, September 17, at the Rufus Giwa Polytechnic Sports Complex football pitch. The highlight of the boys’ category will see Methodist High School, Owo, lock horns with fierce rivals…
Ondo City was agog on Thursday, August 28, 2025, as the Osemawe of Ondo Kingdom, His Majesty Alayeluwa Oba (Dr) Victor Adesimbo Kiladejo, hosted dignitaries from across the state and beyond at the wedding of his daughter, Tolulope Adetola, to Samuel Oluwaseyi.The colourful ceremony was graced by the Chairman of the Ondo State Council of…
Despite intimidation, poor pay, and rising fake news, journalism in Nigeria remains the unyielding watchdog—society’s lifeline to truth, justice, and accountability. By Jimoh Ahmed In every society, journalism is the oxygen that keeps democracy breathing. In Nigeria, this truth has been proven time and again—from the struggle for independence, to…
[contact-form][contact-field label=”Name” type=”name” required=”true” /][contact-field label=”Email” type=”email” required=”true” /][contact-field label=”Website” type=”url” /][contact-field label=”Message” type=”textarea” /][/contact-form] By Jimoh Ahmed In an era where tradition wrestles with modern convenience, Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III, the Olowo of Owo and Chairman of the Ondo State Council of Traditional Rulers, has reignited a crucial national debate: Can a…
Makurdi, Benue State – June 18, 2025 A flash flood early this morning rendered the Makurdi–Lafia–Abuja highway impassable, stranding travellers and forcing many to abandon their journeys. The flood struck just ahead of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s planned visit to Benue State, heightening logistical and security concerns . Commuters report that even heavy-duty trucks cannot…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced a major shake-up in the leadership of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, replacing the board chairman, Chief Pius Akinyelure, and Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), Mallam Mele Kyari. In a sweeping restructuring move, Tinubu dissolved all other board members appointed alongside Akinyelure and Kyari in…
By Ibrahim Kilani Despite initial uncertainties surrounding this year’s Eid-el-Fitr celebrations in the Akoko area of Ondo State, Muslim faithful turned out in large numbers at various Eid prayer grounds to observe the two-rakat prayers. Reports from The Pivot Online correspondent, Ibrahim Kilani, confirmed that security was well-coordinated at prayer venues across Arigidi,…
The Olowo of Owo Kingdom and Paramount Ruler of Owo Land, His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr) Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Muslims in Owo, Ondo State, and across Nigeria on the successful completion of the 30-day Ramadan fast. In a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Media, Sam…
[contact-form][contact-field label=”Name” type=”name” required=”true” /][contact-field label=”Email” type=”email” required=”true” /][contact-field label=”Website” type=”url” /][contact-field label=”Message” type=”textarea” /][/contact-form] By Samuel Adewale SA (Media) to the Olowo The Olowo of Owo and Paramount Ruler of Owo Land, His Imperial Majesty Oba (Dr) Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III, on Saturday, 22nd February 2025, led traditional rulers, chiefs, and community leaders to…
